Hood
A lined hood without long drawcords. Dangling cords can brush patients, catch on bed rails and equipment, or be pulled by a confused patient, so a flat, stitched-down or cord-free hood is the sensible spec for anything worn on a unit.
Scrubs · Los Angeles factory
Custom Scrub Hoodies for Your Staff
A scrub hoodie is a hooded sweatshirt or zip jacket made to be worn over scrubs, in uniform colors and with pockets sized for clinical gear. Custom Uniform Factory cuts and sews custom scrub hoodies and medical sweatshirts in its Los Angeles factory for healthcare employers, schools and scrub brands, embroidered or printed with your logo, from about 50 pieces per style.
- Minimum order
- About 50 pieces per style
- Production
- Cut & sewn in Los Angeles, imported fabric
- Styles
- Pullover, full zip, quarter zip, crewneck sweatshirt
- Branding
- Embroidery or printing, private label
Scrub Hoodies by style
12 styles in 3 families · each made to order in your fabric, color and branding from 50 pieces.
Full-zip medical hoodies
A full-zip hoodie comes off fast before a patient room or PPE, which makes it the most practical medical hoodie for clinical staff. We set the hood, cuffs and pocket placement to suit your program and keep colors matched to your scrubs.
Pullover scrub hoodies
The pullover is the relaxed choice for off-floor wear, team merchandise and staff appreciation gifts. Its large front and back panels are ideal for printed designs as well as embroidery.
Quarter-zip and crewneck scrub sweatshirts
A scrub sweatshirt without a hood looks more polished and sidesteps hood restrictions on some units. Physicians and managers favor quarter zips, while crewnecks suit school programs and event orders.
Customize your scrub hoodies
Pick the style, fabric and colors, add your logo and names, then attach the design to your quote. We cut and sew it in Los Angeles from 50 pieces per style.
What makes a hoodie a scrub hoodie?
A scrub hoodie differs from a streetwear hoodie in four details: the hood, the pockets, the cuffs and the fit. It is made in scrub colors such as navy, ceil blue, wine and black, so the layer reads as part of the uniform, and each feature is chosen to stay out of the way of clinical work.
Pockets
A kangaroo or zip hand pocket plus a zip chest or sleeve pocket for a phone, pens or a penlight. A flat chest area or a badge loop keeps an ID badge visible, which many facilities require.
Cuffs
Rib-knit cuffs or thumbholes stop sleeves sliding over the hands and under gloves. Cuffs should also push up easily so staff can wash hands and wrists properly.
Fit
A trimmer cut than streetwear, so the hoodie does not catch on beds and equipment, with enough room to layer over a scrub top. Unisex is simplest for teams; a women’s fit can be added as a second style.
Which scrub hoodie styles can you order?
Scrub hoodies come in four main styles: the pullover hoodie, the full-zip hoodie, the quarter-zip sweatshirt and the crewneck sweatshirt. The full zip is the most practical for clinical staff because it comes off fast before patient care or PPE (personal protective equipment); pullovers and crewnecks suit gifts, events and off-floor wear.
| Style | Comes off | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pullover hoodie | Slowly, over the head | Staff gifts, merchandise, off-floor wear |
| Full-zip hoodie | Fast | Clinical staff layering between tasks |
| Quarter-zip sweatshirt | Over the head | Physicians, managers, front desk |
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Over the head | Schools, events, staff appreciation |
| Zip performance jacket with hood | Fast | Scrub brands, home health, outdoor work |
Hoodie scrub tops
A hoodie scrub top is a lightweight hooded pullover cut from stretch scrub fabric with scrub-style pockets, worn in place of a standard top rather than over it. Scrub brands use it as a statement piece in a collection; employers should check their dress code before issuing one for patient care, because hood rules still apply.
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Because it is sewn from woven scrub fabric rather than fleece, it launders like the rest of the uniform and can be made in the same fabric and color as your custom scrub tops and scrub pants.
Can staff wear a medical hoodie during patient care?
Whether staff can wear a medical hoodie during patient care depends on each facility’s dress code, not on the garment. Many infection prevention policies restrict hoods, fleece or long sleeves in direct patient care, sterile and procedure areas, while allowing them in break rooms, offices, administrative areas and on the commute.
Some hospitals apply a bare-below-the-elbows approach in direct care so staff can clean hands and wrists thoroughly. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) guidance on healthcare personnel attire sets out the reasoning many facilities draw on. Where hoodies are restricted on the floor, a snap-front scrub jacket is the usual clinical warm-up layer, and a fitted long-sleeve underscrub adds warmth under the top where sleeves are allowed. Confirm your policy before rolling hoodies out as uniform.
Tip: If your dress code restricts hoods in clinical areas, a quarter-zip or crewneck scrub sweatshirt gives the same comfort and branding without the policy issue.
Which fabric is best for scrub hoodies?
The best scrub hoodie fabric depends on how warm the layer needs to be and how hard it will be washed. Fleece-backed cotton or poly-cotton is the warmest; French terry is lighter for layering and warm climates; polyester-spandex performance knit stretches, dries fast and resists pilling, which suits athletic-style scrub brands.
| Fabric | Warmth | Feel | Durability | Best decoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece-backed cotton or poly-cotton | High | Soft, cozy | Good; cotton-rich fleece can pill | Embroidery, printing |
| French terry | Medium | Light, smooth face, looped back | Good | Embroidery, printing |
| Performance knit (polyester-spandex) | Low to medium | Smooth, stretchy, quick drying | High; resists fading and pilling | Light embroidery, transfers |
| Brushed polyester-spandex | Medium | Soft inside, smooth outside | High | Embroidery |
Fabrics that shed lint are worth avoiding near patients and sterile supplies. Fleece and terry weights vary widely from mill to mill, so we confirm the fabrics available for your order, and their weight, at quote stage.
Embroidered and printed scrub hoodies
Embroidered scrub hoodies carry a chest logo that looks premium and survives repeated washing, while printing suits large back designs, unit mottos and event graphics. Many teams combine both: an embroidered logo on the left chest, a printed design on the back and a department or unit name on the sleeve.
| Method | Best placement | Strengths | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Left chest, sleeve, hood side | Premium, long-lasting, works on fleece and French terry | Heavy stitch counts on thin performance knits can pucker |
| Printing | Back, full front, sleeve | Large and multi-color artwork, event graphics | Prints on fleece wear faster with frequent hot washing |
| Woven label or patch | Chest, hem, sleeve | Subtle branding for scrub brands | Adds a small amount of stiffness |
Our custom logo embroidery and printing service covers artwork files, thread colors and placement. We confirm the right print method for your artwork and fabric at quote stage.
What determines the cost of custom scrub hoodies?
The cost of custom scrub hoodies depends mainly on the fabric, the quantity per style, how the hoodie is built, the decoration and any labels or packaging. No prices appear on this page because every order is quoted on its actual fabric, artwork and quantity; the table shows how each factor moves the unit price.
| Cost driver | How it moves the unit price | How to keep it in check |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Heavier fleece and performance knits usually cost more than lighter standard knits | Choose the weight for the season and setting |
| Quantity per style | Larger runs spread cutting, setup and sampling across more pieces, so unit cost tends to fall | Consolidate onto one style and color per purpose |
| Style complexity | Full zips, zip pockets, thumbholes and lined hoods add components and sewing time | Keep the features staff will actually use |
| Decoration | Stitch count, thread colors and the number of logo locations add time per piece | One chest logo plus one back design at most |
| Personalization | Individual names or cohort years add handling for every piece | Send one clean name list with sizes |
| Labels and packaging | Custom neck labels, hang tags and individual bagging add components | Use standard finishing for staff hoodies |
Scrub sweatshirts for teams, schools and gifts
Scrub sweatshirts and hoodies are ordered by hospitals for night shifts and non-clinical areas, by schools for class sets, and by employers as staff appreciation gifts. A useful, well-branded layer keeps getting worn long after the event, which is why branded hoodies often replace generic promotional items.
- Hospitals and health systems. Unit or department hoodies for cold units and night shifts, issued alongside the uniform for hospital and nursing teams.
- Staff appreciation. Nurses Week, Doctors’ Day, unit milestones and retention gifts, planned back from a fixed date.
- Nursing, CNA (certified nursing assistant) and medical assistant schools. Class hoodies with the program crest and graduation year, often ordered with CNA and nursing student scrubs so the colors match. A class of 50 or more meets the minimum in one style.
- Home health and hospice agencies. A warm, branded outer layer that identifies staff arriving at a patient’s home.
Scrub hoodies for brands
Scrub hoodies extend a scrub brand beyond the shift: customers wear them to the gym, on errands and on social media, so the hoodie doubles as advertising. Custom Uniform Factory produces them under your own label from about 50 pieces per style, in colors that coordinate with the scrubs already in your collection.
- Scrub-matching colors that coordinate with your sets
- A trim, tailored cut that layers neatly over scrubs
- Functional storage: zip chest pocket, phone pocket, sleeve pen slot
- Brand details such as a woven hem label, embroidered wordmark or custom zip pulls
Our private label scrubs program adds your neck labels, care labels and hang tags, and the guide on how to start a scrub brand covers the wider launch plan.
How should scrub hoodies fit over scrubs?
Hoodies are worn over a scrub top, so they need room through the chest and shoulders without the bulk of streetwear. Staff used to oversized hoodies often size up, so state clearly on the size collection form whether the cut is trim or relaxed, and let people try a sample first.
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For mixed teams, a unisex fit in a full size run is the simplest approach; a women’s fit can be added as a separate style. Our scrub size chart explains how unisex and fitted cuts compare. The size range for hoodies is confirmed at quote stage.
How do you wash scrub hoodies?
Hoodies worn over scrubs last longest when washed inside out in cool or warm water and tumble dried on low heat. Inside-out washing protects prints and embroidery, fabric softener is best skipped on performance knits because it can reduce wicking, and fleece pills less when washed with similar fabrics rather than with towels.
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Follow your facility’s policy for anything worn on a clinical floor. We supply care labels that match the fabric you choose.
How does a scrub hoodie order work?
A scrub hoodie order runs in five steps: choose a style for each purpose, pick fabric and color, send artwork and placements, approve a proof or sample, then production. The minimum is about 50 pieces per style, and a unit of 30 staff can reach it by adding float pool, managers or a second unit.
- 01
Choose one style per purpose
For example, a full-zip hoodie for clinical staff and a crewneck for a school or event. - 02
Pick fabric and color
to coordinate with your scrubs. - 03
Send artwork and placements
for each decoration position. - 04
Approve the proof or sample
, including logo size on the actual garment. - 05
Production
Hoodies are cut, sewn and decorated in our Los Angeles factory from imported fabric.
Ask us for current lead times; for Nurses Week or graduation orders, start early and work back from the date.
Ready to order
What to send us for a hoodie quote
A complete hoodie quote needs the style, fabric, color, decoration and quantity per style. Sending everything on this list with the first message means the order can be priced, and the need for a sample confirmed, without a round of follow-up questions.
- Style: pullover, full zip, quarter zip, crewneck, or your own design
- Fabric preference and warmth (light layer or warm fleece)
- Color, matched to your scrubs or brand, with a swatch or Pantone reference
- Logo artwork (vector file preferred), placement and decoration method for each position
- Pocket, cuff and hood details (thumbholes, zip chest pocket, cord-free hood)
- Size breakdown and quantity per style (about 50 pieces minimum)
- Event or gifting date, if the order is for a specific occasion
What mistakes do buyers make with scrub hoodies?
The most common hoodie ordering mistakes are issuing pullovers to clinical staff, ignoring the dress code, putting large prints on daily-wear fleece, assuming streetwear sizing and leaving event orders too late. Each one is cheap to avoid at the brief stage and expensive to fix after a full run has been sewn.
Ordering pullovers for clinical staff
They are slow to remove before patient care. Choose a full zip for anyone on the floor.Ignoring the dress code
Check hood, fleece and long-sleeve rules before issuing hoodies as uniform.Big prints on fleece for daily wear
Large prints look great at first but wear faster than embroidery in frequent hot washes.Streetwear sizing assumptions
Tell staff whether the fit is trim or relaxed so they size correctly over scrubs.Leaving the date too late
Gifts for Nurses Week or graduation have fixed dates. Ask for current lead times early.
Pair hoodies with the rest of the uniform
Most teams order hoodies in the same color family as their scrubs, so the outfit reads as one uniform from the commute to the unit. Tops, pants, jackets and hoodies can be planned as one program, with matching logo placement on every garment, and reordered from the same patterns and artwork files.
Questions about scrub hoodies
Need something not covered here? Ask our Los Angeles team and we’ll answer with options for your order.
Ask our Los Angeles teamWhat is the minimum order for scrub hoodies?
The minimum order for scrub hoodies is about 50 pieces per style. One style means one design in one fabric; the size and color breakdown within that run is agreed at quote stage. A small unit can reach the minimum by adding float pool staff, managers or a second unit in the same design.
What is the difference between a scrub hoodie and a scrub jacket?
A scrub jacket is a lightweight woven layer, usually in scrub fabric with snaps and knit cuffs, built for clinical floors. A scrub hoodie is a knit sweatshirt, often fleece or French terry, with a hood and a more casual look. Jackets suit patient care; hoodies suit comfort, commutes, staff gifts and brand merchandise.
Can scrub hoodies be made in our exact scrub colors?
Scrub hoodies can be made in colors coordinated with your scrubs, but knit fleece and terry take dye differently from woven scrub fabric, so the result is usually very close rather than identical. Send a physical swatch or Pantone reference, then approve the color on a sample held next to your actual scrub top.
Can each hoodie carry a name or graduation year?
Individual names, credentials or cohort years can be added to a bulk hoodie order with embroidery or print, while the main logo stays the same on every piece. Send one list with each name and size, spelled exactly as it should appear, and check it carefully before approval because production follows that list.
Are scrub hoodies good staff appreciation gifts?
Branded hoodies make practical staff gifts for Nurses Week, unit milestones or a graduating class because people keep wearing them after the event. An embroidered chest logo with a printed back design feels celebratory without looking promotional. Fixed dates matter, so ask for current lead times early and plan back from the event.
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Embroidery & Printing
Logo embroidery, screen printing, transfers and patches across workwear, with advice on which method suits each garment, fabric and order size.
Healthcare & Nursing
Nursing uniforms and scrubs for hospitals, clinics and urgent care, planned around role color coding, laundering, pockets and stretch, embroidered in Los Angeles.
Private Label
Launch or grow a scrubs or workwear brand with garments cut and sewn in our Los Angeles factory under your label, from about 50 pieces per style.
Underscrubs
Long and short sleeve scrub undershirts in stretch knit fabrics, made to match your scrub colors, private label from 50 pieces per style or wholesale by inquiry.
Antimicrobial Scrubs
Scrubs made from fabric with an antimicrobial finish that helps control odor on the garment, explained without hype, with treated fabric quoted for custom orders from 50 pieces per style.